Croydon-born Millen, a former Palace apprentice, is likely to have only one game in charge after the resignation of Ian Holloway this week. Co-chairman Steve Parish is trying to find a replacement with former Stoke boss top of the shortlist.

Millen said: “I was brought up supporting Crystal Palace. It hurts that we’ve not been able to get more results and in the end, it’s not good enough. We’ve had one win in the eight. It is a dream to do this job although I wish it had been in different circumstances.